Three people are reportedly dead after a small plane crashed near some schools in Syosset, New York on Tuesday afternoon.

A Beech BE35 aircraft crashed on Cold Spring Road just after 3:39 p.m., Pix 11 reported. The crash was reportedly in a wooded area near South Woods Middle School, Syosset High school and Berry Hill Elementary School, and was preceded by a mayday call from the pilot.

The plane was reportedly en route to Robertson Field in Plainville, Connecticut from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Officials continue to investigate. Stay with Metro as this story develops.